Subtract 35/70 from 72/50
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 35/70
72/50 - 35/70 is 47/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
72/50 = 72 × 7/50 × 7 = 504/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/350 - 175/350 = 504 - 175/350 = 329/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/50
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